Myanmar party official dies after arrest, hundreds escape overnight security siege

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UPDATED. The National League for Democracy's Zaw Myat Linn dies in custody after being arrested in Yangon.

leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy died in custody after he was arrested early on Tuesday, March 9, a former parliamentarian said, the second party figure to die in detention in two days as protesters challenged last month's military coup in the streets.

Daily protests against the coup are being staged across the country and security forces have cracked down harshly. More than 60 protesters have been killed and more than 1,800 detained, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners , an advocacy group, has said. International powers have condemned the takeover, which derailed a slow transition to democracy in a country that has been ruled by the military for long periods since independence from Britain in 1947.In Yangon's Sanchaung district on Monday night, March 8, security forces trapped hundreds of youngsters who had taken part in earlier anti-coup demonstrations.

"There were many free car rides and people welcoming the protesters," Shar Ya Mone said by telephone.The AAPP said around 50 people had been arrested in Sanchaung after police searched houses, though checks were still being made.State television MRTV had said earlier:"The government's patience has run out." Most people wanted stability and stronger measures to the end the protests, it said.

 

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